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Kabuki

Kabuki is the name of more than one artist: 1) A veteran DJ of Germany's drum & bass scene and high-profile producer. Brought up as a classical guitarist, studying composition and abandoning everything for the thrill of electronic music. Co-founder of the label Precision Breakbeat Research in Frankfurt. Except for music ranging from Steve Reich to John Barry, Kabuki's heart belongs to the Asian cinema and martial arts. No wonder he chose Japan's flamboyant Kabuki theatre style as DJ alias.

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Counterpoise

There are two artists that go by the name of 'Counterpoise' (1) An Amsterdam based hip-hop collective formed by Lirx and L-Deep in 2006. The first album contains collaborations with Kain Slim, Feline, Laurrhie Brouns, Robian, Juiceisdunaam, Maestro Mikel and Surya. The album features beats from producers like FS Green, DJ Bobafatt, Neenah, Trackstar and Reckon and is downloadable for free at www.cpoise.com.

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The Program

1) Brooklyn bred rappers and producers Vlad and Pro are out on a mission. That mission is to spread their brand of hip hop to as many people as possible. They believe they can accomplish this goal because to simply put it, their music is bangin'. Pro, the Bed-Stuy representative has a distinctive fast pace aggressive flow. Although he originally hated his high pitch voice, he has learned to become comfortable with it and now appreciates the fact that it separates him from the rest of the pack. Vlad, the Flatbush representative is the ying to Pro's yang.

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The Beekeepers

1) The Beekeepers were a rock band from Derby, England, signed to the Beggars Banquet Records label. Their releases include the mini-album 'Third Party, Fear and Theft' and the single 'Do You Behave Like That at Home?' The band members were: Jamie East (Vocals), Gary Thatcher (Guitar), Mark Simpson (Bass), Steve Bailey (Drums), and Julian Berry (Guitar). The band toured from 1996 until 1998 and were once supported by 'Travis'.

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J-Live

J-Live was born and raised in Uptown Manhattan, New York City. After making a home for himself in Brooklyn upon graduating from SUNY at Albany, J relocated to Philadelphia in 2003. "Moving to Philly was more for the family than any kind of career move. But the whole music scene here and the hip hop community here have embraced me with open arms since I arrived. I've gotten a lot of support from so many different artists and dee jays. This city is jam packed with talented and beautiful people."

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Brace

#1) Dutch artist who became famous with Lange Frans and Baas B, and a few solo-tracks. #2) Brace was also a DC Hardcore band that was together 1999-2003 #3) Hard Rock band from Sydney, Australia. Featured ex-members of Henry's Anger. #4) UKHC band based in Birmingham. #5) Aberdeen, Scotland Hardcore band.

Read more about Brace on Last.fm.

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